Eating mindlessly while watching TV is a bad habit associated with obesity. It's especially concerning when pregnant women watch television while eating, according to a study recently presented.
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A list of “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables (PFVs)
was just published to help guide consumers into buying the most
nutritious fresh produce in the market. The list ranks 41 fruits and
vegetables by score, with 100 being the most nutritious.
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Dr. Jennifer Di Noia has made it easy to make healthy choices. She’s devised a food rating system that lists, by number, fruits and vegetables she describes as nutritional “powerhouses.” Even better, these powerhouse fruits and veggies (PFVs) are absolutely perfect for pregnancy.
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A recent study of food texture indicates that people generally think
foods that are hard and crunchy have fewer calories than foods that are
soft and chewy but this isn't necessarily the case.
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Synthetic sugar substitutes provide sweetness through chemicals that may
not be a wise choice, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Many more-nutritious natural sweeteners can be substituted, though.
Blackstrap molasses is one of the best.
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